Advanced Practice (Public Health Practice) PgCert
University of Surrey

Key Course Facts
Course Description
Why choose this course If you're aiming to take on more responsibility as a senior community care practitioner, want to learn how to enhance the capabilities of multidisciplinary medical teams, and work towards the constant improvement of patient care, then our PGCert Advanced Practice (Public Health Practice) course is for you.
By leveraging our research and strong links to practice, we'll give you the tools to help spearhead change within the healthcare sector, while constantly working towards the advancement of your own practice.
What you will study Throughout the course, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge that supports advanced healthcare, such as conceptual models, theories and frameworks, and you’ll enrich and refine your critical thinking and decision-making skills. You’ll explore and analyse key leadership issues in health and social care practice, while challenging and debating contemporary theory and practice.
You’ll study topics, including evidencing your practice, implementing change in practice, and transforming services for quality.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Advanced Practice (Public Health Practice), PgCert.
You should have an MSc in Specialist Practice (PHP/PCC SCPHN), or a recognised equivalent international qualification. You must be currently registered as a healthcare professional to apply. English language requirements IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each element.
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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About University of Surrey
The University of Surrey is a government funded research university located in Guildford, England. The university’s stated goals are to become a leading global university performing important research and innovation, creating great researchers and achieving outcomes which make important contributions to society.
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